PRESS RELEASE
Date: March 24, 2005
Contact: Steve Mutter, Recycling Coordinator
Re: Yard Debris Collection
More Info: 435-7710
Release: Immediate
The City of East Providence Department of Public Works, Recycling Division, announces that segregated yard debris collection will begin Monday March 28, 2005. Residents must place leaves, grass and other vegetative material suitable for composting in reusable metal or plastic containers or paper yard debris bags. Plastic bags and cardboard boxes are not acceptable. Branches and brush less than two inches in diameter must be tied with string.
The Forbes Street Compost Site will be open to residents on the following Saturdays:
April 2, 2005
April 9, 2005
April 16, 2005
April 23, 2005
Residents may drop off leaves, grass and other vegetative material suitable for composting at the site. Residents must show a valid driver’s license as proof of residency. Vehicles must be four wheel, registered in East Providence and with a one ton capacity or less. No commercial vehicles are permitted.
For further information contact the Recycling Division office at 435-7710 or 435-7711.